Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but a book is so delightful! These YA romances set during the winter season are certain to warm your heart. Recommended by Isabel Naquin.
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Get a Clue: Middle Grade Mysteries
Decipher the clues along with these kid detectives to solve mysteries and save the day. Recommended by Samantha Matherne.
Sci-Fi, with a western twist
Western science fiction is a cross-genre that blends the lawlessness of the great American west with the futuristic fun of science fiction. Recommended by Samantha Matherne.
Mysteries set in Asia
Immerse yourself in the varied and diverse cultures of Asia as you try to figure out whodunnit. This list features both historical and contemporary mysteries set in various countries throughout Asia. Recommended by Ashley Lee.
January Challenge: Explore Louisiana
If you've got the envie to pass a good time, read a book set in the bayou state. And don't forget to tell ya mama an' them about this challenge! Find recommendations for adults, teens, middle graders, and children.
Hanukkah Sameach!
Hanukkah is the Jewish Festival of Lights that is celebrated all around the world with lighting of menorahs, playing dreidel, and eating tasty food like latkes (potato pancakes) or sufganiyot (round jelly doughnuts). Learn more about the holiday with this selection of books for both children and adults. Happy Hanukkah, and may you the feel the warmth of the lights all through the year! Recommended by Ashley Lee.
A Conversation with Alys Arden
Join us for a virtual visit with Alys Arden, author of the young adult book series The Casquette Girls. The gritty urban legends of the French Quarter come alive in this gripping supernatural saga. According to School Library Journal, The Casquette Girls is recommended for readers in grade 9 and up. If you would like to learn more about the author, please visit http://www.thecasquettegirls.com. This author visit will be held through Zoom on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 11 AM. To register, call 225-673-8699. If you love these books, check out the read-alikes.
YALSA 2020 Teens’ Top Ten
The Teens' Top Ten is a "teen choice" list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year. The list is sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association. Check out the choices for 2020!
11 Great Steampunk Novels
Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction set during the 19th-century in societies dominated by real or imaginary steam-powered technology. It is almost always speculative and can be dark and gritty, fun and romantic, or dystopian and fantastical. Find your favorite steampunk world with this list of recommendations from Samantha Matherne.
Second Acts
They are reinventing careers, finding hidden strengths, embarking on new love, and embracing change.
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